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Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

All things considered the prospects
do not look very flattering for de-
positors in the proposed Southern
Freeman's Negrs Bank in Birmingn-
ham. il Silk-Worm Lowery has any
thing to ITO with handling the cash.
Our advice to people who do not
want to give their meney away is to
keep it out Of SilK- worm Lowrey q
clutches or his proposed bsnk(D as
announced in the Birmingham Neacs..
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

One of the greatest curse sand him
drance to progress among our people
today are sec. ct societies. 1t is the
duty Of the pulpit, the school room
and the press t6discourage them on
every band. in order that the rising
generation may be saved from such.
-Kansas City Dispatch.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21
ALABAMA COLORED EDITORS
IN CONVENTION,
A Constitution Adopted and Per
manent Officers Elected-All
Concludes with Ban
4uet and a Happy
Good Time.

Rev. NJ E Bryant's welcome ad
| dress to the Press Association ex
pressed himself as being well salts
lied with the progress the people were
making in Alabama of both races
He spoke feelingly and earnestly OIL
the effort being made by Selma in re
lieving all race prejudice.
Rev. w r Pettiford replied by
saying that he was the youngest il
| the house in this work, but be knew
that all werewelconre and was pleased
to be among US at this time and tG
participate in the organization of the
colored press of Alabama, which be
believed would rebound to the benz
fit of the craft.
THE PAPERS PRESENT AND BY WHOM RE
PRESENTED.
Normal Reporter. Marion, Mr.. J.
M. Steadman; Alabama Teacher
Prof. Patterson.
Messrs. w. J. Stevens and J. NJ
Gee, Selma Cyclone.
Rev. W. r. Pettiford and MIR. A
Boyd, Birmingham Negro Amori'
can.
Rev. r. M. Checks, Selma A M I
Church.
Mr.. j Duke, Montgomery, Mont
gomeiy Herald.
Rev. G NJ Elliott Selma, Guiding
Star.
Rev. C. L. Prince and Mr.. NJ. Arch
er. Selma. Students Voice.
Rev. ii E Bryant and J H Clark
Selma Iodependant.
Miss A H rilghaman. Montgomery
Musical Messenger; Prof. j. @
Duke
Messrs E C Jones andC Fl Stew
art. Selma Social Circle.
Committee on Permanent Organi
zation. Rev G M Elliott; Mr. NJ M
Archer, Rev. w. r. Pettiford.
Cammittee on Constitution and
By~ Laws.-J c Duke, Eco, J II
Clark, E q, Rev R M Cheeks Per-
uanent Organizstion.-J G Duke,
Herald, president.
NJ f Bryant. Independent. Treas
urer.
JH Clark, Independent, Secrsta.
ry.
JIM Ste.dman, Normal Reporter,
Corresponding secretary.
The Committee on the Constitution
and Bylaws reported.
This report brought every member
of the fraternity to the front, and
warmly tested their mettle in
various ways. However, with amends
ments and substitutes, conclusion
was reached satisfactory to all. We
will publish the Constitution next
week.
Here followed j G Dukes paper;
Subject, ''Ths Relation of Nswspa'
pers to Politics"
The reading of several papers OF
worth and merit, and the discussion
OF many questions of moment to the
fraternity, consumed all of Thursday
and Friday. But the happiest and
erandest part of the whole proceed
ing was the Banquet.
Suffice to say the craft OF Alabama
have met, organized, leeislated. en-
ioyed themselves. adjourned. and gone
home feeling that they have done
something that will stand the test Of
time. and prove of lasting benefit to
the Negro papers of the State.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

Whatever may he said of the Ne
gro as a political cipher in the South,
in the Industrial field he is an all i'm
portant factor and plays big hand
in the or, at Southern boom.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

In the midst OF many changes made
by expanding science the good old
adage that, Honesty is the best poll
cy, grows brighter.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

SURPRISES never cease. The latest
i that Silk Worm Lawrey formerly
of Hu. .tsvil'e, temporarily of Bir-
n.ingham. proposes the establishment
of Negro Bank in Birmingham!
Barnum should hire the first fool to
make deposit in it for exhibition
over the country as curiosity.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

Matches, Miss, has shoe store
with stock Of SO, 900, owned by
colored men; colored building asso-
citation, (which, through organic ID as
little more than year ago. has COM
pleted thirty elegant houses, and has
thirty more under process of erec-
ton.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

Nor for many years has any law
met with as universal q condem-
alton IS the Inter State Commerce
Ill. 1t has laised freight, and un>
tettle d business and the cry grows
louder for relief from its hurtful pro-
Visions.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

JUSTICE Woods death Las called
tut sincere expressions of sorlow in
This state, where in the performance
If bis duties while on the U. S. Cir.
cult bench his uprightness and judi
ci al fairness had made him esteem
I'd.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

Suppose the Negro should keep
hands off in the next Presidential
election how would the chances stand
between the two great parties?
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

The Holy Father blesses the tenn
perance Cause, and while he has not
approved, has not condemned the
knights of Labor in the United
Statts.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

Our schools are turning out thous
Of youths to enter the great battle OF
life. Let them meet the important
vork that awaits them with manli-
ness and fortitude. The field OF
labor l. large and bright juwels OF
success lay ahead for faithful work
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

Now is that tins to give the excurs
ivns a blackeye by keeping your mon
ey in your pocket for more useful
purposes and staying away from
them. A dollar saved is 2 dollar
made.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

LAST week the Pennsylvania House
sat down on q resolution proposing
woman suffrage.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

Along with excursions let the auc.
tion methods Of lifting church collec-
tions be banished.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

The political tide seems to be fss-
tening President Cleveland's glip on
his party for q e-nomunation.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

A BUILDING Association is a blessing
for the laborer.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

The Inter State Com merce bill is
helping the roads i'm mensely.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

Granville t. Woods, the noted
Afro-American inventor, has q com.
pany bearing his name in Covingtcl,
KY, with a Capital stock OF 81 ,OOO,.
900.
Mrs. j. w. Cromwell, wife oi The
editor of the Washington People.
Advocate, died in Washington Sun
day, April 17th.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

The people should be aroused and
the passage of the Blair bill stormed
through G ,ngress at it's next session.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21
Il SAT- RDAY, May. 21st 1887.

NEXT in order is an educational
boom.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

"A KING HIRAM LoDeE, No. II Union
NY Springs, Ala. Meet in Regnlsr Iluu cnsn
munication 1st Thursday night IL oOI, aout
month at 8 O'Clock. Civ Hamilton II :,
Il. Hendricks, Secretary. -
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

A EVENING STAR LODGE No. s. Hnp,.y5r.
wy Ala. Regular Stated Communics,;aass
~2nd Monday night IN each month nv
clock. Transient brethren welcome
=, Mingo Steele VIM
Chas Hendley, Secretary, -
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

A MOUNT MoRIAH LODGE No. u. Tsll,d.
w ga, Ala. Regular Communication -,
~Tuesday in each month at TX O'Clock
~ Isaac T. Jacobs, VIM.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

a .DAvID's TEMPLE LODGE No Q Tr,.-1-
~ sa, Ala. Regular Monthly Commrs:slO
~ tion 1st Tuesday night in each hTacca ma0.
at TX o'clock. Stephen D. Dageett :,
jeremiah Barnes, Secretary, val H.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

"A CENTRE STAR LODGE No. Ok ~
Wy Star, Ala. Monthly CommnniS.eaif
"the lst Saturday night every yerv4aloO naNO
FLD ROBERT JORDAN, WIN
JOHN FL. FIs. Sect'y. -
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

"a ST. JoHN's LODGE, No. q Mobile, AA
nehssi % M.ioss ststas. aa \ i. F. MsSa se N
night each month in Regular Communication
TX o'clock.
e. W. Jackson, WM
AlfredS. Smith Sec'y
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

a MOUNT HEBRON LODGE No. Il Rir
W. mingham, Ala, Regular monthly CON
~ munication 1st Tuesday in esc
month Hall OH the 4th Ave, beteen 9Th sDj
10th ts.
A. A. Sensabough. WIN.
JnO. l.. Tuggle, Secretary.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21
DEFENDANTS STATEMENT.

w. T. Hutchens, the defendant, stat
ed: Charlie has had a grudge against me
for long while; | don't know why; |
don't know why they quit the shop,
nothing passed between us about it; we
had many difficulties and alterations.
Once at the table when father rebuked
Charlie, it only made him worse; once
in mothers room ! spoke. and he said,
"Shut up, God damn you," and drew a
chair on me. | told him | did not care,
but not to strike me, and it passed off. /
expostulated and protested in vain; he
abused me at the shop; we both picked
up something and at last he got hold of
his hatchet; caught my collar and aimed
to split my head with the hatchet, when
| caught the hatchet and turned the
blow so it went down and cut my coat
and vest. When we went to supper
that night expected we would have it,
and told my wife if it commenced, not
to hold me. They, Charlie, Newt. and
India) came down to supper on a run,
saying, "Kill her." l got up when Newt.
drew pistol and Charlie gotta chair; /
had taken their abuse, but was determin-
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21
Evidence For the Defense
THOMAS BROCCHUS.
GEO. NJ. WARE.

Testified to a difficulty between Will
and Charlie while Charlie was working
on Laughlin's house, when Will came
round to pay off the hands. Also as to
bathing the bruises on Wills back after
the killing.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-05-21

Knew the Hutchen' boys; Charlie told
me about difficulty at the house; talked
very slightingly about Wills wife, and
said somebody was to slap her Jaws.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
isenews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co.,, Iowa, tells the following remarkable story, the truth of which is vouched for by the residents ot the town: q am 73 years old, have been troubled with kidney complaint and lamencss for many years; could not dress myself without help. Now I am free from all pain and soreness, and am able to do all my housework. I owe my thanks to Electric Bltters for having renewed my youth, and removed completely all diseases and pain" Try a bottle, only soc. at J. W. Wells Drug Store. 4.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
New Road Brll.

One of the most important meas ures now before the legislature IS a road law by Mr. Carl Lee of Wood
 rud. The first section of the bull provides for redistricting the roads by townships. The second section provides salary for oveTseers and q fine of from g to $20 to refuse to ae- cept the overseer ship of any road district. The third section requires the overseer to immediately remove any obstruction from the roads and to build bridges &c and allows him to call out the hands for this purpose or to have hands for that purpose. Section provides for calling out road hands not exceeding 1 days h a year. Section , provides for ap- portloning the road tax to the differ ent districts. Section 6 requires the county court to levy road tax oi one and not more than two mills oD the taxable property, but the county tax for all purposes IS not to exceed 5 mills. The text of the bill sets out the duties of the overseerers and provides the manner of paying the tax either in money or work. Ihis is a change in our road law and one that is thought will be of great bene' fit. The bill has received a favor able report from the committee on roads and highways of the House and will probably become a law.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
NOrIilE

Is hereby given that 1 will attend each township in Pope county, Ark, for the purpose of assessing the Personal and Real Property for the year 1887, and the Per Capita Tax of such as are liable to pay the same, at the following times and places, to-wit: Townships.
 Galla Creek. precinct, Mon., Tues. tS We'd, Feb. 2I, 2, 23.
 Gum Log, precinct, Thurs. and Fri, Feb. 24 and 25.
 Valley, precinct, Mon., Tues, We'd, !, Feb. 2S, March 1, }.
 Convenience. precinct, Thurs, and Fri, March 3, 1.
 Moreland, precinct. Sat, March 5. Griffin. precinct, Mon, Tues, We'd, March :, s and 9.
 Liberty, precinct, Thurs, Fri, Sat, March 10, II and 12.
 Illinois, Russellville, Mon., Tues, Wed. Thurs, March If, 15, 16 and r. Clark, London, Fri, Sat. and Mon, March Is, 19 and 2l.
 Rayliss, precinct, Thurs, March p. sand Springs, precinct, Wednesday. March g.
 Martin. precinct, Thurs, Fri, Sat, March 24, p, and 26.
 Allen, precinct, Mon, March 2S. Freeman Spring, precinct, Tuesday, March 29.
 North Fork, precinct, We'd, Mar. 30 P. NJ. & Thurs. 31 A. NJ.
 Independence, pre-, Fri, April 1. Dover, Dover, Mon., Tues, We'd, Thurs, April i, ,, 6, and z. All tax payers are requested to meet me at one of the above named places. Bring your last tax receipt.
 J. A. HICKMAN,
 ASSESSOR
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Living Witnesses

Rev. Joseph Langston is well known minister and member of the South Georgia Conference of .1ne M. E. Church South, statiaOned at Brownwood, Ca, on thA southwest ern railroad, and is esteemed by all who know him. He says:
 Gentlemen-I very checrfully and gratefully certify to the efficacy ot Swift's Specific in curing me of a severe case of dyspepsia, winch had harrassed me for about twoyears. l had it so bad that l could not sleep. Night after night lay awake, unable to get an hours sleep. My friends before l had the dyspepsia hardly recognised the same man Tn me when the disease held me in Its tightest grip l may truthfully say that l had dyspepsia about as bad as a man could have it, not to die. 1t was so severe that 1 felt, as l suppose other dyspeptics do, as if had several different fatal diseases, ranging from heart disease to con sumption. Indeed, one physician stood me out that one of my lungs was affected
 After several months of taking $. $. $. was cured, and am entirely well to-day, not having lost a single day this year m my pastoral duties. Fms was last year. l keep $. s. $. as a household medicine, and there are few ailments which, by purifying the blood, are not benefited, and many cured, by the use of Swift's Specific. JOSEPH 0. LANGsToN.
 For sale by all druggists.
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis eases mailed free.
 TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC O., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga, or l57 w. 23d St. N. Y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
SELLING TOBACCO.

In reply to Q correspondent Tor information on this subject we have to say that:
 l. The farmer who produces to- bacco can only dispose of 1t under the revenue laws to licensed deal CT in leaf tobacco, to manufacturers, or purchasers for export, who have paid the special tax required respect lively os these dealers.
 He cannot "sell in open mar. ket' except under the competition of the licensed dealers above men toned.
 He cannot, therefore, ''sell to any buyer in any quanity."
 1 The farmer IS virtually icon fined to the simple drying of the leaf" He can put it up In hogs heads, or sell it loose, but cannot put it through any process however simple.
 , The grower can use at will any method of curing, and have the benefit of skill and care, in curing and packing, leaving the leaf entire.
 The planter can sell only the tobacco he has produced himself, or received as rent from tenants, or as guardian Gor-miqar. heirs. -vand only to licensed dealers, as before stated.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

The pain and misery suffered by those who are afflicted with dyspep. sia are iudescribabe. The distress of the body is equalled or surpassed by the confusion aud tortures of the mind, thus making its victims suffer double afiliction. The relief that is given by Hoods Sarsaparilla has caused thousands to be thankful for this great medicine. Itdispels the causes of dyspepsia, and tones up the digestive organs. Try Hoods Sar
 saparilla. For sale by W. G. Weimer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Retunding State Taxes.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February I.- The Senate Finance Committees has reported favorably the bill, which has been presented to many Con gresses for the payment to the sev eral States and Territories of the di rect tax levied during the war. In response to Q resolution of the House, 8 statement was prepared last March in the Treasury Department show ing the apportionment of the direct taxes among the States, and the as sessments and collections from them respectively. From this It appears that the State of Missouri was charged with a quota of S76l, ,l27 33, every cent of which is credited as paid in full. Arkansas was charged with $27l.8S6 and pald $l54.70l.l8 New York paid the highes assess ment in full, namely S2,603,91S. Illl nois paid $l,l46,55 The smallest assessment was on Dakota, for $3, 24l The next lowest was Nevada, $4, 4,592 Kentucky paid $7l3,695. The South ern States engaged Tn rebellion show q large amount of money due under the war assessment. Alabama was charged with quota of $529,3l3, bnt only paid and was credited with SlS,000 Every State and Territo ry has some amount credited to It on this tax, some of which were the proceeds of direct tax sales and pen allies. The total amount assessed against all the States was $20,000, GOO The amount paid or credited is $l7, ,359,6S5, and the amount due from all is S2, ,640,3l4.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
A Captains Fortunate Discov-

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, plying between Atlantic City and N. Y., had been troubled with q cough so that he was unable to sleep, and was induced to try Dr. King s New Discovery for Consumption. 1t not only gave him instant relief, but allayed the extreme soreness in his breast. His children were similarly affected and single dose had the same happy effect Dr. Kings New Discovery is now the standard rem
 edy in the Coleman household and on board the schooner Free Trial Bottles of this Standard Remedy al J. w. Wells Drug Store. 4
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your rest by sick child suf- fering and crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send at once and get a bottle of MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING. Its value is incalculable. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about it. It cures dysentery and darrhea, regulates the stomach and bowels, cures wind collie, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, and gives tone and energy to the whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is pleas ant to the taste. and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female nurses and physicians in the United States. and is for. sale by all druggists the worisn. Trlce 70 cent' a bottle. Jan 7SS. q
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LandoHee at Dardanelle, Ark. Jan. 9, 1887.
 Notice is hereby given that the following nam ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make flnd1 proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the the Co. Judge Of Pope county. at Dover, Ark, on Mar. 6, 1887, viz. John T. Moore. iid entry No. i54l3 for the S1s SEA Sec p, Tp r2l ".
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz:
 II $ Taylor, J A Eubanks, J W Eubanks. T M Rye, all of Dover, Ark.
 mara A. c. LEMING. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters of executorship have been granted by the probate court of Pope county, to me, on the estate of w. D. Livingston, de- ceased. All persons having claims against said estate are notified to pre- sent the same within two years for al- lowance and classification, or said claims will be forever barred. Persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will come forward and make set clement. J. w. WELLS,
 Ex'r of the est. W. D. Livingston.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that l will make application at the March term of the county court, 1887, for change in the public road leading from Seottsville, up Middle Fork of Illinois Bayou, be- beginning near middle of n 14 of e 4 of sec. S3, T'p 10 n l9 west, thence nearly east to section line between sections B and 34, same township and range, thence north along said section line 10 intersection with present road. feb 16 F. NJ. TAYLOR.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
CuRE EnRPILES.

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense of weight in the back, loins and lower part of the abdomen, causing the patient 10 suppose he had some affec- ton of the kidneys or ncighboring or gans. At times, symptoms of indiges- ton are present, as fiatulency, uneasi- ness of the stomach, etc. A moisture. like precipitation, producing very disagreeablc itching, after getting warm, is very common attendant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles yield at once to the application of Dr Bo- sanko's Pile Remedy, which acts direct iy upon the part affected, absorbing the 1umors, allaying the intense itching, and effecting permanent cure. Price. 90 cents. Address, The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co.,, Piqua, Ohio. Sold by J. M. Harkey & Bro., and W. $. Hin- ton, Atkins. May lily.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
NoTIrF FoR pITDLIcATToN.

Land Office at Dardanelc, Ark, Jan, II, issT
 Notice is hereby given that the foiiowing- named settler has flied notice of his intention to make final proof in support Of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the County Judge of Pope county, at Doycrs Ark, on Feb ruary 2S, 1887, viz;
 Robert N Mutt, H'd entry No. S,242i for the " < of the X fractional. sec 4. T'p l0nr l9 west.
 his continuous residence upon. and cultiya- tion of. said land, viz:
 r. NJ Johnson, T. M. Birch, J. w. Adams and ". II. Ross, of Seottsvillc Ark. feh 23.5t A. c. LEMINCs, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Mystic Societies.

6. X Dannelly Chapter No. 22 Q. E. S. meets first Friday night in each month Mrs. J. Thach, w. M., Miss Clemmie Holmes, Sec.
 RussellyilIe Chapter No. 76 k. A. M. meets third Saturday night iu each month. J. M Harkey, II. F., A. B. Williamson. Sec.
 Palestine Commandery No. [, meets hrst Monday night on or after full moon. Geo. c.. Kimbail, E. C., W, J. Reynolds, Recorder.
 Russellville Lodge No. 274, A. F. and A. M. meets first Saturday night in each month. K. j. Wilson, W. NJ, B. F. lobe, Sec.
 Ashley Lodge No. 535, k. X l.. of Fl. meets second and fourth Friday nights each month. B. r. lobe. Protector, J. r. Munday, Sec.
 Banner Lodge No, 1858 K. of II meets first and second Friday nights each month. J. w. Pruitt, Dictator, Arthur Erwin. Reporter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

Delays have dangerous ends, the immortal William doth declare. Have you a cold or cough, hoarse- ness, or sore chest? Beware Take Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup don't delay, and all the cough and soreness will soon pass away. Get it at once You may be worse another day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
No such Word as Fail.

"In the bright lexicon of youth which fate reserves for a bright man hood there IS no such word as fail" And there is no such thing as failing to cure fever and ague with "Certain Chill Cure" if taken according to di- rections. Sold by J. M. Hagkey < Bro. feb 23
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Bucklen,s Arn1ca saIve.

TIE BEsT SALvE m the world Tor Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money re funded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. w. WELLS. 1y.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16

"Yoars have not seen and tune shall not see,'' the people sit down quietly to suffer pam, when enter prise can afford such a panacea as Salvation Oil.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-02-16
Address Registered Letters to

New Orleans La. nYAkERaDrD That the presence of Gener- . RrMEMbEK als Beauregard and Early, antee of absolute fairness and integrity. that the chances are all equal, and that no one can possibly divine what numbers will draw a Prize. All parties therefore advertising to guarantee Prizes in thIs Lottery, or holding out any other impossible inducements, are swindlers. and only aim to deceive and defraud the unwary.